Friday 13 April 1928

It was Friday, under the sign of Aries. The US president was Calvin Coolidge (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include Jaroslav Mixa and Alan Clark.
Laugh, Clown, Laugh, directed by Herbert Brenon, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1928
But much more happened that day: find out below..

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Books

Philo Vance takes a hand when, in an evening, one daughter of the Greene family is shot to death and another one is wounded. The family comprises two sons and three daughters (the youngest, Ada, is adopted) under the rule ...